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The Virginity Club
- By Kate Brian
- Genre: Coming of Age
Common Sense Media says
Lots of teen sex talk, but it never gets raunchy.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the characters in this book talk about sex -- a lot. The main characters navigate through high school's sexually charged atmosphere, making and questioning their choices about sexual intercourse. There are some scenes of heavy petting and a girl describes losing her virginity. And despite the book's focus, it's not raunchy.
What's the story?
Debbie, Mandy, Kai and Eva all find themselves in an odd situation. The prestigious Treemont scholarship is the answer to each girl's prayers for college. There's one sticking point: the person who wins the scholarship must be pure of mind and body. Yikes! Now virginity is on everyone's mind. Who is and who isn't a virgin?
Is it any good?
This is a fun little book following the choices and consequences of sexuality among high school girls. Author Kate Brian steers away from the raunchy while keeping the fun and realistic high school banter in place. Brian does a great job examining four different girls in four different situations as they all grapple with what it means to be "pure." Perhaps most realistic of all is the situation Debbie Patel finds herself in. Her flirty behavior has people believing she's done more than she has and it doesn't bother her until dreamboat Rylie and her teachers assume the worst.
Parents may hesitate at the sexual discussions and situations, however Brian really nails what girls experience. While the book can get trite at times, characters are thoughtful and through self-reflection find the best solutions for themselves, which is what all parents hope for their daughters.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about who says what about sex. What do friends say? Society? The media? How is sex portrayed on TV and in movies? Does this portrayal mirror what is going on in school? Is there pressure at school for girls and guys to behave a certain way sexually?
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I couldn't stop reading. I read for 4 hours straight.!!!!
Loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved the book.
It's has some sexual material but i think that is what makes it a good book. It's not to over the top.But it's still interesting.
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Light read for teens
The Virginity Club is a light and fun chick-lit read for 6th grade and up. The book is not sinful like Common Sense Media makes it out to be. This book is actually a lot lighter than most young adult books. It's a safe read for kids.
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The Virginity Club
the virginity club was a very humorous book. Its true they talk about sex and "hook ups" but the main points are the mistakes. The author has the girls rethinking their decisions and some even waiting till marriage to give up their virginity. Some girls talk about actually have sex and how it felt, though a mistake for one, its something she wouldnt take back for another. All in all the virginity club is a good book for teens.
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| Author: | Kate Brian |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Coming of Age |
| Publisher: | Simon Pulse |
| Publication date: | April 22, 2008 |
| Number of pages: | 304 |
| Paperback price: | $8.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 14 - 14 |
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